Rocky Mountain Live Steamers - Revision history

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	File:RMLS-- Karl Friedrich running his D&SL 4-4-0 at Squires' Track, C. Spgs, CO, July 1962 (Photo by Ken Scheer).jpg\|[[Rocky Mountain Live Steamers]] member [[Karl Friedrich]] running his D&SL 4-4-0 at [[J. B. Squires]]' track, Colorado Springs, CO, July 1962. Photo by [[Ken Scheer]].		File:RMLS-- Karl Friedrich running his D&SL 4-4-0 at Squires' Track, C. Spgs, CO, July 1962 (Photo by Ken Scheer).jpg\|[[Rocky Mountain Live Steamers]] member [[Karl Friedrich]] running his D&SL 4-4-0 at [[J. B. Squires]]' track, Colorado Springs, CO, July 1962. Photo by [[Ken Scheer]].
	~~File:TimLenahan ColoradoLiveSteamers.jpg\|Tim Lenahan and his loco at JB Squires Black Forest Track in the early 1970's.~~
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	However, during the late 1960's, and into the decade of the 1970's, unmercifully, the "Grim Reaper" sadly and relentlessly, took a devastating toll on the Rocky Mountain Live Steamers Club. The RMLS Club first lost both [[Arthur Wegner]] (age 82--) and Ralph Heikkila (age 58--) in 1969; then soon lost [[Bob Elsea]] (age 65--) in 1972; then lost both Earl 'Temp' Templeton (age 62--), and [[Karl Friedrich]] (@ age 78?), in the mid-1970's. By the end of that decade only three living RMLS Members were remaining. Likewise, active interest in, and participation with 3-1/2 inch gauge live steam locomotives in the region had drastically dwindled to near zero. Unfortunately, only a few years later, all live steam activities at Black Forest ground to a halt by 1981 with the sad and sudden passing of JB Squires (age 82), a true pioneer of Live-Steamers in Colorado.		However, during the late 1960's, and into the decade of the 1970's, unmercifully, the "Grim Reaper" sadly and relentlessly, took a devastating toll on the Rocky Mountain Live Steamers Club. The RMLS Club first lost both [[Arthur Wegner]] (age 82--) and Ralph Heikkila (age 58--) in 1969; then soon lost [[Bob Elsea]] (age 65--) in 1972; then lost both Earl 'Temp' Templeton (age 62--), and [[Karl Friedrich]] (@ age 78?), in the mid-1970's. By the end of that decade only three living RMLS Members were remaining. Likewise, active interest in, and participation with 3-1/2 inch gauge live steam locomotives in the region had drastically dwindled to near zero. Unfortunately, only a few years later, all live steam activities at Black Forest ground to a halt by 1981 with the sad and sudden passing of JB Squires (age 82), a true pioneer of Live-Steamers in Colorado.


	While the RMLS Steam-Ups and Events were in their "Heydays" at the Black Forest track, several live steam Brothers active in the larger ground-riding scales & gauges had formed a new live steam Club in Denver, named the [[Colorado Live Steamers]] (CLS).		While the RMLS Steam-Ups and Events were in their "Heydays" at the Black Forest track, several live steam Brothers active in the larger ground-riding scales & gauges had formed a new live steam Club in Denver, named the [[Colorado Live Steamers]] (CLS).


	The above Article was compiled by: [[Ken Scheer\|Kenneth E. Scheer]], Delta, CO, 16 November 2015.		The above Article was compiled by: [[Ken Scheer\|Kenneth E. Scheer]], Delta, CO, 16 November 2015.

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	We are seeking copies of the <i>RMLS Newsletter</i> for the [[IBLS Library]]. If you can provide copies please contact [[Daris A Nevil]].		We are seeking copies of the <i>RMLS Newsletter</i> for the [[IBLS Library]]. If you can provide copies please contact [[Daris A Nevil]].

	~~== Gallery ==~~

	~~<gallery widths=300px heights=300px perrow=2>~~
	~~File:RockyMountainLiveSteamersMeet at JBSquires.JPG~~
	~~File:RockyMountainLiveSteamersMeet at JBSquires color.JPG~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	== References ==		== References ==

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	However, during the late 1960's, and into the decade of the 1970's, unmercifully, the "Grim Reaper" sadly and relentlessly, took a devastating toll on the Rocky Mountain Live Steamers Club. The RMLS Club first lost both [[Arthur Wegner]] (age 82--) and Ralph Heikkila (age 58--) in 1969; then soon lost [[Bob Elsea]] (age 65--) in 1972; then lost both Earl 'Temp' Templeton (age 62--), and [[Karl Friedrich]] (@ age 78?), in the mid-1970's. By the end of that decade only three living RMLS Members were remaining. Likewise, active interest in, and participation with 3-1/2 inch gauge live steam locomotives in the region had drastically dwindled to near zero. Unfortunately, only a few years later, all live steam activities at Black Forest ground to a halt by 1981 with the sad and sudden passing of JB Squires (age 82), a true pioneer of Live-Steamers in Colorado.		However, during the late 1960's, and into the decade of the 1970's, unmercifully, the "Grim Reaper" sadly and relentlessly, took a devastating toll on the Rocky Mountain Live Steamers Club. The RMLS Club first lost both [[Arthur Wegner]] (age 82--) and Ralph Heikkila (age 58--) in 1969; then soon lost [[Bob Elsea]] (age 65--) in 1972; then lost both Earl 'Temp' Templeton (age 62--), and [[Karl Friedrich]] (@ age 78?), in the mid-1970's. By the end of that decade only three living RMLS Members were remaining. Likewise, active interest in, and participation with 3-1/2 inch gauge live steam locomotives in the region had drastically dwindled to near zero. Unfortunately, only a few years later, all live steam activities at Black Forest ground to a halt by 1981 with the sad and sudden passing of JB Squires (age 82), a true pioneer of Live-Steamers in Colorado.

	[[File:RMLS-- Karl Friedrich running his D&SL 4-4-0 at Squires' Track, C. Spgs, CO, July 1962 (Photo by Ken Scheer).jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Rocky Mountain Live Steamers]] member [[Karl Friedrich]] running his D&SL 4-4-0 at [[J. B. Squires]]' track, Colorado Springs, CO, July 1962. Photo by [[Ken Scheer]].]]
	While the RMLS Steam-Ups and Events were in their "Heydays" at the Black Forest track, several live steam Brothers active in the larger ground-riding scales & gauges had formed a new live steam Club in Denver, named the [[Colorado Live Steamers]] (CLS).		While the RMLS Steam-Ups and Events were in their "Heydays" at the Black Forest track, several live steam Brothers active in the larger ground-riding scales & gauges had formed a new live steam Club in Denver, named the [[Colorado Live Steamers]] (CLS).
	~~[[File:TimLenahan ColoradoLiveSteamers.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Tim Lenahan and his loco at JB Squires Black Forest Track in the early 1970's.]]~~

	The above Article was compiled by: [[Ken Scheer\|Kenneth E. Scheer]], Delta, CO, 16 November 2015.		The above Article was compiled by: [[Ken Scheer\|Kenneth E. Scheer]], Delta, CO, 16 November 2015.

			<gallery widths=300px heights=300px perrow=2>
			File:RMLS-- Karl Friedrich running his D&SL 4-4-0 at Squires' Track, C. Spgs, CO, July 1962 (Photo by Ken Scheer).jpg\|[[Rocky Mountain Live Steamers]] member [[Karl Friedrich]] running his D&SL 4-4-0 at [[J. B. Squires]]' track, Colorado Springs, CO, July 1962. Photo by [[Ken Scheer]].
			File:TimLenahan ColoradoLiveSteamers.jpg\|Tim Lenahan and his loco at JB Squires Black Forest Track in the early 1970's.
			</gallery>

	== RMLS Journal ==		== RMLS Journal ==

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RMLS Journal

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	: The <i>RMLS Journal</i> was a very simple item prepared by Elizabeth Squires. It was just a letter-size of two or three sheets of paper, laid-out in a "landscape" format and folded vertically, so that it became 4 to 6 pages measuring 5-1/2 inches wide by 8-1/2 inches high, and she usually even stapled it along the folded edge. It was something she had fun doing, and that most Members appreciated getting in the mail. That was in the days before Xerox, etc. Elizabeth must have had access to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeograph Mimeograph] machine (which could print Duplicated Copies by using type-written stencils, and a special ink). There was never much text to them, except for noting which Members and Locos had attended the latest previous "Steam-Up", and how nice the weather had been, and that everyone enjoyed the Pot-Luck Lunch, etc. And usually the advance notice of the anticipated dates of the next "Steam-Up" were published. There was occasionally some member who sent in remarks of the progress of a particular locomotive project or repair, or thanking someone for his suggestions, or remarks about someone's "Trip" to visit a different Club Track, or a full-size "Steam Excursion" they had taken, or a reminder of an upcoming Steam Excursion, etc. Part of the annual Membership "Dues" (of $3 each) was to cover Postage expenses for the <i>Journal</i>, as well as to help defray refreshment and luncheon expenses for the Annual Picnic, etc. Elizabeth probably generously provided many things out of her own pocket.		: The <i>RMLS Journal</i> was a very simple item prepared by Elizabeth Squires. It was just a letter-size of two or three sheets of paper, laid-out in a "landscape" format and folded vertically, so that it became 4 to 6 pages measuring 5-1/2 inches wide by 8-1/2 inches high, and she usually even stapled it along the folded edge. It was something she had fun doing, and that most Members appreciated getting in the mail. That was in the days before Xerox, etc. Elizabeth must have had access to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeograph Mimeograph] machine (which could print Duplicated Copies by using type-written stencils, and a special ink). There was never much text to them, except for noting which Members and Locos had attended the latest previous "Steam-Up", and how nice the weather had been, and that everyone enjoyed the Pot-Luck Lunch, etc. And usually the advance notice of the anticipated dates of the next "Steam-Up" were published. There was occasionally some member who sent in remarks of the progress of a particular locomotive project or repair, or thanking someone for his suggestions, or remarks about someone's "Trip" to visit a different Club Track, or a full-size "Steam Excursion" they had taken, or a reminder of an upcoming Steam Excursion, etc. Part of the annual Membership "Dues" (of $3 each) was to cover Postage expenses for the <i>Journal</i>, as well as to help defray refreshment and luncheon expenses for the Annual Picnic, etc. Elizabeth probably generously provided many things out of her own pocket.

	We are seeking copies of the <i>RMLS Newsletter</i> for the [[IBLS Library]]. If you can copies please contact [[Daris A Nevil]].		We are seeking copies of the <i>RMLS Newsletter</i> for the [[IBLS Library]]. If you can provide copies please contact [[Daris A Nevil]].

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	[[File:RMLS-- Karl Friedrich running his D&SL 4-4-0 at Squires' Track, C. Spgs, CO, July 1962 (Photo by Ken Scheer).jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Rocky Mountain Live Steamers]] member [[Karl Friedrich]] running his D&SL 4-4-0 at [[J. B. Squires]]' track, Colorado Springs, CO, July 1962. Photo by [[Ken Scheer]].]]		[[File:RMLS-- Karl Friedrich running his D&SL 4-4-0 at Squires' Track, C. Spgs, CO, July 1962 (Photo by Ken Scheer).jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Rocky Mountain Live Steamers]] member [[Karl Friedrich]] running his D&SL 4-4-0 at [[J. B. Squires]]' track, Colorado Springs, CO, July 1962. Photo by [[Ken Scheer]].]]
	While the RMLS Steam-Ups and Events were in their "Heydays" at the Black Forest track, several live steam Brothers active in the larger ground-riding scales & gauges had formed a new live steam Club in Denver, named the [[Colorado Live Steamers]] (CLS).		While the RMLS Steam-Ups and Events were in their "Heydays" at the Black Forest track, several live steam Brothers active in the larger ground-riding scales & gauges had formed a new live steam Club in Denver, named the [[Colorado Live Steamers]] (CLS).
			[[File:TimLenahan ColoradoLiveSteamers.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Tim Lenahan and his loco at JB Squires Black Forest Track in the early 1970's.]]

	The above Article was compiled by: [[Ken Scheer\|Kenneth E. Scheer]], Delta, CO, 16 November 2015.		The above Article was compiled by: [[Ken Scheer\|Kenneth E. Scheer]], Delta, CO, 16 November 2015.

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	In 1965, Byron Squires retired, and moved his residence out to a larger acreage a few miles NE of Colorado Springs, to rural Black Forest, CO. And by 1966, Byron and his RMLS friends had constructed a new "Colorado Short Line RR" comprising 3-1/2 inch and 4-3/4 inch Dual-Gauge-- an elevated, closed-circuit distorted-oval track loop of 600 feet in length, plus convenient "Steam-Bay & Service" areas. This track handily accommodated the ever-growing interest in 1-inch scale live steam locomotive activities. As was occurring elsewhere in the Live Steam Hobby, interest & participation in the larger "ground-riding" scales was rapidly growing in Colorado. One or two RMLS members were rumored to have constructed 4-3/4 inch gauge locomotives in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Byron and Elizabeth Squires continued their generous hospitality, and still took a great pleasure in hosting Steam-Ups, Picnics, and Annual Meets.		In 1965, Byron Squires retired, and moved his residence out to a larger acreage a few miles NE of Colorado Springs, to rural Black Forest, CO. And by 1966, Byron and his RMLS friends had constructed a new "Colorado Short Line RR" comprising 3-1/2 inch and 4-3/4 inch Dual-Gauge-- an elevated, closed-circuit distorted-oval track loop of 600 feet in length, plus convenient "Steam-Bay & Service" areas. This track handily accommodated the ever-growing interest in 1-inch scale live steam locomotive activities. As was occurring elsewhere in the Live Steam Hobby, interest & participation in the larger "ground-riding" scales was rapidly growing in Colorado. One or two RMLS members were rumored to have constructed 4-3/4 inch gauge locomotives in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Byron and Elizabeth Squires continued their generous hospitality, and still took a great pleasure in hosting Steam-Ups, Picnics, and Annual Meets.

	However, during the late 1960's, and into the decade of the 1970's, unmercifully, the "Grim Reaper" sadly and relentlessly, took a devastating toll on the Rocky Mountain Live Steamers Club. The RMLS Club first lost both [[Arthur Wegner]] (age 82--) and Ralph Heikkila (age 58--) in 1969; then soon lost [[Bob Elsea]] (age 65--) in 1972; then lost both Earl 'Temp' Templeton (age 62--), and [[Karl Friedrich]] (@ age 78?), in the mid-1970's. By the end of that decade only three living RMLS Members were remaining. Likewise, active interest in, and participation with 3-1/2 inch gauge live steam locomotives in the region had drastically dwindled to near zero. Unfortunately, only a few years later, all live steam activities at Black Forest ground to a halt by 1981, ~~as explained below~~		However, during the late 1960's, and into the decade of the 1970's, unmercifully, the "Grim Reaper" sadly and relentlessly, took a devastating toll on the Rocky Mountain Live Steamers Club. The RMLS Club first lost both [[Arthur Wegner]] (age 82--) and Ralph Heikkila (age 58--) in 1969; then soon lost [[Bob Elsea]] (age 65--) in 1972; then lost both Earl 'Temp' Templeton (age 62--), and [[Karl Friedrich]] (@ age 78?), in the mid-1970's. By the end of that decade only three living RMLS Members were remaining. Likewise, active interest in, and participation with 3-1/2 inch gauge live steam locomotives in the region had drastically dwindled to near zero. Unfortunately, only a few years later, all live steam activities at Black Forest ground to a halt by 1981 with the sad and sudden passing of JB Squires (age 82), a true pioneer of Live-Steamers in Colorado.

	[[File:RMLS-- Karl Friedrich running his D&SL 4-4-0 at Squires' Track, C. Spgs, CO, July 1962 (Photo by Ken Scheer).jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Rocky Mountain Live Steamers]] member [[Karl Friedrich]] running his D&SL 4-4-0 at [[J. B. Squires]]' track, Colorado Springs, CO, July 1962. Photo by [[Ken Scheer]].]]		[[File:RMLS-- Karl Friedrich running his D&SL 4-4-0 at Squires' Track, C. Spgs, CO, July 1962 (Photo by Ken Scheer).jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Rocky Mountain Live Steamers]] member [[Karl Friedrich]] running his D&SL 4-4-0 at [[J. B. Squires]]' track, Colorado Springs, CO, July 1962. Photo by [[Ken Scheer]].]]
	~~In the interim, while~~ the RMLS Steam-Ups and Events were in their "Heydays" at the Black Forest track, several live steam Brothers active in the larger ground-riding scales & gauges had formed a new live steam Club in Denver, named the [[Colorado Live Steamers]] (CLS). This energetic organization was officially incorporated in 1969, but unfortunately were forced to move out of their first tracksite located in Downtown Denver. In 1971, the CLS was graciously invited by Byron Squires to use his Black Forest facility as their Club Tracksite, where the CLS Members gratefully laid a 7-1/2 inch gauge track. This accommodation lasted for very few enjoyable years until 1981, when tragically and sadly, the Grim Reaper took Byron Squires (age 82--). This concluded what little remained of any RMLS 3-1/2 inch and 4-3/4 inch gauge activities, as well as any CLS live steam activities at Black Forest, and not long after the tracks were removed, the Squires property was sold.		While the RMLS Steam-Ups and Events were in their "Heydays" at the Black Forest track, several live steam Brothers active in the larger ground-riding scales & gauges had formed a new live steam Club in Denver, named the [[Colorado Live Steamers]] (CLS).

	It took until 1983 for that "Original Phase" of the CLS to re-locate again, leasing some riverbank scenic acreage for use as a Club Tracksite. This was found on the property of the Denver Water Board (ex-fresh water filtration plant--) SW of Denver, at Kassler (aka: Waterton--), where the mouth of the South Platte River exits its river canyon in the foothills. There, they built another Phase of the CLS, with the construction of a new Club Track providing for three track gauges, and having very nice facilities. Alas, that CLS facility too, is now long-gone! But these stories are aside from the topic of the "Rocky Mountain Live Steamers" told above. Perhaps some willing present Member of the "[[Colorado Live Steamers]]/Bijou Creek & Western RR", with a better knowledge of that Club's History can be persuaded to tell the "Tales" of the CLS?

	The above Article was compiled by: [[Ken Scheer\|Kenneth E. Scheer]], Delta, CO, 16 November 2015.		The above Article was compiled by: [[Ken Scheer\|Kenneth E. Scheer]], Delta, CO, 16 November 2015.

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	We are seeking copies of the <i>RMLS Newsletter</i> for the [[IBLS Library]]. If you can copies please contact [[Daris A Nevil]].		We are seeking copies of the <i>RMLS Newsletter</i> for the [[IBLS Library]]. If you can copies please contact [[Daris A Nevil]].

			== Gallery ==

			<gallery widths=300px heights=300px perrow=2>
			File:RockyMountainLiveSteamersMeet at JBSquires.JPG
			File:RockyMountainLiveSteamersMeet at JBSquires color.JPG
			</gallery>

	== References ==		== References ==

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	: The <i>RMLS Journal</i> was a very simple item prepared by Elizabeth Squires. It was just a letter-size of two or three sheets of paper, laid-out in a "landscape" format and folded vertically, so that it became 4 to 6 pages measuring 5-1/2 inches wide by 8-1/2 inches high, and she usually even stapled it along the folded edge. It was something she had fun doing, and that most Members appreciated getting in the mail. That was in the days before Xerox, etc. Elizabeth must have had access to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeograph Mimeograph] machine (which could print Duplicated Copies by using type-written stencils, and a special ink). There was never much text to them, except for noting which Members and Locos had attended the latest previous "Steam-Up", and how nice the weather had been, and that everyone enjoyed the Pot-Luck Lunch, etc. And usually the advance notice of the anticipated dates of the next "Steam-Up" were published. There was occasionally some member who sent in remarks of the progress of a particular locomotive project or repair, or thanking someone for his suggestions, or remarks about someone's "Trip" to visit a different Club Track, or a full-size "Steam Excursion" they had taken, or a reminder of an upcoming Steam Excursion, etc. Part of the annual Membership "Dues" (of $3 each) was to cover Postage expenses for the <i>Journal</i>, as well as to help defray refreshment and luncheon expenses for the Annual Picnic, etc. Elizabeth probably generously provided many things out of her own pocket.		: The <i>RMLS Journal</i> was a very simple item prepared by Elizabeth Squires. It was just a letter-size of two or three sheets of paper, laid-out in a "landscape" format and folded vertically, so that it became 4 to 6 pages measuring 5-1/2 inches wide by 8-1/2 inches high, and she usually even stapled it along the folded edge. It was something she had fun doing, and that most Members appreciated getting in the mail. That was in the days before Xerox, etc. Elizabeth must have had access to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeograph Mimeograph] machine (which could print Duplicated Copies by using type-written stencils, and a special ink). There was never much text to them, except for noting which Members and Locos had attended the latest previous "Steam-Up", and how nice the weather had been, and that everyone enjoyed the Pot-Luck Lunch, etc. And usually the advance notice of the anticipated dates of the next "Steam-Up" were published. There was occasionally some member who sent in remarks of the progress of a particular locomotive project or repair, or thanking someone for his suggestions, or remarks about someone's "Trip" to visit a different Club Track, or a full-size "Steam Excursion" they had taken, or a reminder of an upcoming Steam Excursion, etc. Part of the annual Membership "Dues" (of $3 each) was to cover Postage expenses for the <i>Journal</i>, as well as to help defray refreshment and luncheon expenses for the Annual Picnic, etc. Elizabeth probably generously provided many things out of her own pocket.

			We are seeking copies of the <i>RMLS Newsletter</i> for the [[IBLS Library]]. If you can copies please contact [[Daris A Nevil]].

	== References ==		== References ==

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	== RMLS Journal ==		== RMLS Journal ==

	The <i>RMLS Journal" was the newsletter of the [[Rocky Mountain Live Steamers]]. Ken Scheer describes the newletter as follows.		The <i>RMLS Journal</i> was the newsletter of the [[Rocky Mountain Live Steamers]]. Ken Scheer describes the newletter as follows.

	: The <i>RMLS Journal</i> was a very simple item prepared by Elizabeth Squires. It was just a letter-size of two or three sheets of paper, laid-out in a "landscape" format and folded vertically, so that it became 4 to 6 pages measuring 5-1/2 inches wide by 8-1/2 inches high, and she usually even stapled it along the folded edge. It was something she had fun doing, and that most Members appreciated getting in the mail. That was in the days before Xerox, etc. Elizabeth must have had access to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeograph Mimeograph] machine (which could print Duplicated Copies by using type-written stencils, and a special ink). There was never much text to them, except for noting which Members and Locos had attended the latest previous "Steam-Up", and how nice the weather had been, and that everyone enjoyed the Pot-Luck Lunch, etc. And usually the advance notice of the anticipated dates of the next "Steam-Up" were published. There was occasionally some member who sent in remarks of the progress of a particular locomotive project or repair, or thanking someone for his suggestions, or remarks about someone's "Trip" to visit a different Club Track, or a full-size "Steam Excursion" they had taken, or a reminder of an upcoming Steam Excursion, etc. Part of the annual Membership "Dues" (of $3 each) was to cover Postage expenses for the <i>Journal</i>, as well as to help defray refreshment and luncheon expenses for the Annual Picnic, etc. Elizabeth probably generously provided many things out of her own pocket.		: The <i>RMLS Journal</i> was a very simple item prepared by Elizabeth Squires. It was just a letter-size of two or three sheets of paper, laid-out in a "landscape" format and folded vertically, so that it became 4 to 6 pages measuring 5-1/2 inches wide by 8-1/2 inches high, and she usually even stapled it along the folded edge. It was something she had fun doing, and that most Members appreciated getting in the mail. That was in the days before Xerox, etc. Elizabeth must have had access to a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeograph Mimeograph] machine (which could print Duplicated Copies by using type-written stencils, and a special ink). There was never much text to them, except for noting which Members and Locos had attended the latest previous "Steam-Up", and how nice the weather had been, and that everyone enjoyed the Pot-Luck Lunch, etc. And usually the advance notice of the anticipated dates of the next "Steam-Up" were published. There was occasionally some member who sent in remarks of the progress of a particular locomotive project or repair, or thanking someone for his suggestions, or remarks about someone's "Trip" to visit a different Club Track, or a full-size "Steam Excursion" they had taken, or a reminder of an upcoming Steam Excursion, etc. Part of the annual Membership "Dues" (of $3 each) was to cover Postage expenses for the <i>Journal</i>, as well as to help defray refreshment and luncheon expenses for the Annual Picnic, etc. Elizabeth probably generously provided many things out of her own pocket.